The Sorell Hotel Merian is a 4-star hotel situated on the Rhine River in the heart of Basel. It offers immediate access to major sights, shopping, the fair, and local corporate offices. As the only 4-star hotel directly on the Rhine, the Sorell Hotel Merian boasts a prime location next to the Mittlere Brücke. Shopping and public transport are just around the corner, with easy access to the fair, various sights, museums, the old town, and numerous corporate offices. All rooms feature free Wi-Fi, a complimentary minibar, hairdryer, shower or bathroom, telephone, flat-screen TV, safe, electronic locks, security chain, and a writing desk with a 220v socket and direct-dial telephone. The windows can be opened, and half the rooms offer spectacular Rhine River views, some with small balconies. Children aged 12 and under stay free in the room with parents using existing bedding. The hotel's Brasserie Café Spitz is a popular Basel restaurant and local meeting point. Guests can enjoy the restaurant, bar, or terrace overlooking the Rhine and the old town, including the Basler Münster. Meeting and banquet facilities are available, ranging from 11 to 160 square meters, accommodating up to 150 people. The historic Meriansaal ballroom is a particular highlight.Number of bedroomsRoom size (sqm)General viewBED AND BREAKFAST. ROOM ONLYBasel, Basel Airport 8 kms.Year of most recent renovation 2003. Total number of rooms 64: Yes. Number of floors (main building) 6. Single rooms 27. Double rooms 34. Junior suites 1. Suites 1.American Express: Yes. EC: Yes. JCB: Yes. MasterCard: Yes. Visa: Yes. Maestro: Yes. Visa Electrón: Yes.City centre(200 mts). Bus/Train station(1500 mts). Nearest Bus / Metro Stop(50 mts). Airport(8000 mts). Entertainment Area(300 mts).Bathroom: Yes. Disability-friendly bathroom: No. Shower: Yes. Bathtub: Yes. Hairdryer: Yes. Toiletries: Yes. Bathrobes: Yes. Slippers: Yes. Make-up mirror: Yes. Internet access: Yes. Direct dial telephone: Yes. TV: Yes. Cable TV: Yes. Radio: Yes. 220V power supply: Yes. Alarm clock: Yes. Plug adaptor: Yes. Minibar: Yes. Mini fridge: Yes. Ironing set: Yes. Carpeted floors: Yes. Individually adjustable air conditioning: Yes. Fan: Yes. Central heating: Yes. Individually adjustable heating : Yes. Safe: Yes. Balcony: Yes. Wheelchair-accessible: No. Wake-up service: Yes. Pillow menu: Yes. Desk: Yes. Trouser press: Yes. Smoking rooms: No. Smoke detector: Yes. Housekeeping: Yes. Extra beds on demand: No.. Tea and coffee making facilities : Yes ( extra fee ).Car park: Yes. 24-hour reception: Yes. Wi-fi: Yes.. Small pets allowed (under 5 kg): No ( extra fee ). Large pets allowed (over 5 kg): No ( extra fee ). Wheelchair-accessible: No ( extra fee ). Garage: No ( extra fee ). Check-in hour ( extra fee ). Check-out hour ( extra fee ). Late Check-out: Yes ( extra fee ). Mobile phone coverage: Yes ( extra fee ). Wired Internet: No ( extra fee ). Local and international calls: Yes ( extra fee ). Car hire: Yes ( extra fee ). Secure parking: Yes ( extra fee ). Room service: Yes ( extra fee ). Laundry service: Yes ( extra fee ). Babysitting service: Yes ( extra fee ). Multilingual staff: Yes ( extra fee ). 24-hour security: Yes ( extra fee ). Bellboy service: Yes ( extra fee ). Smoke detector: Yes ( extra fee ). Hotel safe: Yes ( extra fee ). Currency exchange facilities: Yes ( extra fee ). Lift access: Yes ( extra fee ). Shop: Yes ( extra fee ). Terrace: Yes ( extra fee ). Bicycle storage: Yes ( extra fee ). Concierge: Yes ( extra fee ). Gym: Yes ( extra fee ). Newspapers: Yes ( extra fee ). Luggage room: Yes ( extra fee ). Clothes dryer: Yes ( extra fee ). Grill/BBQ: Yes ( extra fee ). Bikes available: Yes ( extra fee ).Café: Yes. Bar: Yes. Restaurant: Yes. Non-smoking area: Yes. Highchairs: Yes. Banquet hall: Yes.Conference room: Yes. Meeting room: Yes. Projector: Yes. Printer: Yes. Audio-visual equipment rental: Yes.. Photocopier: Yes ( extra fee ). Business centre: Yes ( extra fee ).Hairdressing salon: Yes.Breakfast: Yes. Breakfast buffet: Yes. Hot breakfast: Yes. Breakfast a la carte: Yes. À la carte lunch: Yes. Set menu lunch: Yes. À la carte dinner: Yes. Half Board: Yes. Special dietary options: Yes. Gluten-free meals : Yes. Vegetarian meal: Yes. Snacks: Yes.Cycling / mountain biking: Yes.. Bowling alley: Yes ( extra fee ). Badminton: Yes ( extra fee ).Exhibition Center (400 mts). Zoo (1200 mts). Cathedrale (600 mts). Art Museum (1100 mts). Tinguely Museaum (900 mts).